Sorenson was 19 ‘n had a couple second tier wins in ‘05. 20 when Ganassi stuck ‘im inna cup car. Stayed in it for the ’06, ’07 ‘n ’08 seasons without a win. When he was terminated, Sabates said ‘e ‘n Ganassi had determined Sorenson wasn’t gonna get no better.
’06 Ganassi had two full season drivers. No wins, one top five. The top five was Sorenson’s.
’07 Three drivers. One sat out the road courses. Montoya won a road thing. He ‘n Sorenson were two positions apart in the final standings, in the twenties.
’08 Two drivers. No wins. Again, just behind Montoya in points. Both slipped deeper in the twenties.
Kinda thinkin’ ole Chip shoulda looked it ‘is equipment rather‘n the kid. When he was terminated, Sabates said ‘e ‘n Ganassi had determined Sorenson wasn’t gonna get no better. The boy’s had junk ta drive ever since. Kinda got burnt.
Rumor has it they’re movin’ Larson up to the 42. He’s 21 ‘n has potential. He’s won a truck race. An added feature for NASCAR, he’s in their diversity program. Patrick ‘n Almirola ain’t hittin’ on nothin’ in cup ‘cept souvenir ‘n ticket sales for ‘er.
Wunner if after three full seasons ‘n he’s runnin’ right with McMurray in standin’s if Sabates’ll tell the werld he’s as good as he’s gonna get ‘n fire ‘im too.
Just fer giggles, McMurray’s in his fouth full season with ‘em the second time 'round. Three wins the first year none since. Stellar end-of-year results of 14th, 27th, 21st ‘n 16th.
That’s racin’......................................
Droppin’ out the sports writer mode ‘n goin’ back ta KP.